Microwave Cherry Cobbler
Jun 24, 2013, Updated Jun 08, 2021
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The Pacific Northwest (PNW) grows the very best cherries in the world! They are famous all around the world for their sweet, rich flavors. Take advantage of cherry season and treat yourself this sinfully easy mug dessert, Microwave Cherry Cobbler.
Made in just minutes, this microwave version of a classic dessert is perfect for late-night cravings. Keeps a bag of fresh cherries in your fridge and you’ll always have a delicious dessert ready to go when your sweet tooth strikes!
In fact, this recipe was developed late one night when The Produce Moms’ founder, Lori, had a craving for a warm, gooey, decadent dessert but didn’t want to wreck her kitchen in the middle of the night. Yes, late-night dessert emergencies are real as anyone with a sweet tooth knows!
Even better than being quick, this dessert won’t completely wreck your diet! In fact, you can easily make it without sugar and the results are still so tasty thanks to the natural sweetness of PNW cherries!
Microwave Cherry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 12-18 cherries pitted
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp quick oats
- 1 tbsp butter cubed
- 1 tsp brown sugar packed (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Arrange cherries in a microwave safe coffee mug, leaving at least 1/2 inch of empty space at top of mug. Top with remaining ingredients. Cover with a paper towel. Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir. Enjoy.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Produce Moms Tip: Need a dessert for two? Simply double the recipe and microwave for four minutes instead of two!
Cherries are a summer icon and we bet Microwave Cherry Cobbler will be your new summertime go-to dessert. Savor the season with this simple dessert made with fresh PNW cherries.
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Cherry lovers, here are some other cherry recipes you’ll enjoy!
- Cherry and Lime Slushies
- Sweet Cherry Vinaigrette
- Pickled Cherries
- Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Apples and Cherries
- Cherry and Pork Skewers
Wow! This was my first recipe using fresh cherries, and it’s easily one of the best desserts I have ever tasted. I would highly recommend this (: I like a lot of topping so I quadrupled the crumble recipe.
112 DEGREES HERE IN PORTLAND. GLAD TO HAVE MICROWAVE RECIPE. ITS GOOD.
This sounds yummy!! 🙂
I just made this. I didn’t have regular flour, just coconut flour. It was nummy! just be careful because it is hot and you want to eat it all right away.